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[Smoking is detrimental to your health.]

[This story is based on actual people and events]

[but they have been dramatized for artistic purposes.]

[When you are young, you think it is easy to give up a love.]

[For you think the happiest and the newest would come in the future.]

[May be that is the case. But what you do not know is that]

[what we want and need the most only comes once in life.]

[Trịnh Công Sơn]

Ladies and gentlemen,

In this life

there is the human condition

and love.

Human condition is finite.

Love is infinite.

Music

have been with me through all my relationships and have saved my life.

Our next singer comes from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Hello.

Hello.

My name is Michiko.

Yoshii Michiko.

Thank you for singing "Diễm Xưa".

What a surprise to find a young Japanese lady in France

with that record, it's been a while since I've seen it.

I apologize, but I only know a bit of Vietnamese, I can't speak much.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I want to ask something of you.

Do you have time?

I'm doing a masters paper on your anti-war music

I need your help.

could I interview you?

Michiko,

I don't doubt

your seriousness or abilities.

But truthfully,

my advice is that

you should change to another subject.

Unless you live in Việt Nam

breathes its air

eats its food

and speaks its language.

I'm afraid it will be difficult,

for someone from the outside

to understand Vietnamese music

Michiko?

Happy birthday!

When did you arrive?

Why didn't you tell me?

I want to surprise you.

This is for you.

Thank you.

Come in.

Let me introduce everyone.

This is Michiko.

Hello.

It's nice to meet you all.

Mom

Who is this, Sơn?

Mom

This is Michiko.

I met her in France last year.

Oh.

- Hello. - Hello.

You are so beautiful!

Thank you, Michiko.

Are you planning on vacationing here long?

I'm...

I'm not here on vacation.

I'm here on a researching trip.

Oh really?

What are you researching?

I'm trying to convince your son

to research his music.

Oh, how wonderful!

oh yes.

Music is alive.

To understand the music

you must first understand the person.

Right, Sơn?

Would you like a tour of the house?

- Yes. - Shall we then?

Are you here by yourself?

Yes, I am.

Do you have a Husband? Kids?

- No not yet. - Oh good.

You were beautiful when you're young!

Oh thank you, thank you.

This is a picture of Sơn when he was young.

He's very handsome.

Where are you staying?

I'm staying at a hotel.

Why don't you come stay here?

It would help your research too.

Thank you, but I must decline.

Sơn's friends

and his sisters when they come visit

will stay in this room.

His sisters

they all have families.

Only Sơn is by himself.

Back in the days, his songs

were his love letters.

Từ khi trăng là nguyệt

Is about Minh Nguyệt, in Huế.

Trời cao níu bước Sơn Khê

Is about Tôn Nữ Bích Khê, in Quy Nhơn.

Here, here, here.

Cây sẽ cho lộc

Và cây sẽ cho hoa

Miss Lộc.

Tôn Thất Văn's neighbour

lives Làng Báo chí.

That's not true, you made that up.

Sơn

In my opinion

That Japanese girl's paper

shouldn't be just about the music.

It should also be about your muses.

Yes, yes.

Everyone.

There are so many paintings of women here.

Sơn usually paints his friends

his sisters

and especially all the girls he loves.

Everyone, everyone.

I would like to tell you all a secret.

A juicy secret.

Michiko is a terrific singer and guitarist.

Oh no that's not true.

Why don't you sing us a song, Michiko?

Yes.

Michiko, Michiko, Michiko!

Michiko, sing.

I will sing

on one condition.

What condition?

If Sơn agrees

to help me finish my Masters paper.

Oui.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I will sing

"Diễm Xưa"

in Japanese.

Sơn!

Where are you going?

Kha!

I...

I...

Come to Tuyệt Tình Cốc!

Come on!

How’s your mom and sisters these days?

Vĩnh Thuý

Must be busy huh?

And Thúy

Must have a lot of admirers?

Thúy’s still young.

She only thinks of school.

Kha.

Have you written anything new?

Of course!

There are ideals worth dying for,

but none worth killing for.

Right, Sơn?

I just wrote a new poem.

But when the fighting starts where can you hide?

That’s why Satre said:

Hell is other people.

Well said Bửu Ý.

I agree.

I!

A madman.

In a maddening age.

Where you go, please lend a mirror shine a light on this lonely life.

I’m a shadow,

a mirage on the outside.

I too

Have written a new poem.

Oh so you’re leaving,

afternoon, monsoon looming.

Now I am happy

Two hungry hands

Now I am happy

Two tired legs

This time, this place

Pretty, right?

Who’s that?

Bích Diễm!

Bích Diễm?

How come you never mention her before?

Ngô Vũ Bích Diễm

Is she Bích Diễm

Mr. Đốc Khánh’s daughter? Famously difficult?

- So about my poem... - How did you know...

Hey!

This is Tuyệt Tình Cốc.

When you're here,

you don’t talk about love.

Right?

Bửu Ý, Ngô Kha?

How can this guy stop Sơn.

He wants to get with his sister!

She’s...

My cousin.

Her house is near here.

House number 46?

How can I get introduced to her…

Diễm!

Diễm ơi!

You can't present yourself to Diễm

looking like this.

Công!

Give me your watch.

Ánh!

Is Uncle Khánh home?

No he’s not.

Then, is Diễm home?

This is Sơn.

Famous song writer.

And this

is Ngô Kha, poet.

Bửu Ý, writer

This guy here

Is Văn Đỗ, photographer.

Today Sơn is here

To introduce himself to you.

Diễm

What grade are you in?

Diễm...

Diễm's attending grade 12.

When you’re done with the entrance exams.

Which university are you planning to attend?

Diễm would like to study in Sài Gòn.

If there’s a chance, she would like to go abroad.

But

You don’t want to attend university in Huế, close to your family?

Which do you like better, Huế or Sài Gòn?

Which one do you like more?

Diễm have never been to Sài Gòn, so she wouldn’t know.

But I want to travel the world!

Paris, New York, London...

You have to travel to know where you like best!

Me...

I like Huế the best!

Why don’t you sing us a song?

Yeah.

What is this?

- Mr. Đốc Khánh! - You’re home!

H..Hello Uncle.

Diễm! Ánh!

Lie down!

I'm sorry, Father!

Why did you let them in?

Let’s go home

Sơn!

Let's go!

Give me back the watch.

You wear it well.

Keep it.

Let’s go.

Go!

Út Trinh!

You’re drinking too loud.

A lady must mind how she acts!

Mom.

Was it ok?

Why don’t you bring it to her

and sing it yourself?

Look mom, he's blushing!

Who wouldn't be happy to be gifted a wonderful song?

Why so nervous?

Have a good day.

Ánh!

Ánh!

Is Diễm home?

She is not.

Would you help me pass these songs to her?

Yes of course.

I’ll come back to visit soon.

Diễm already left for Sài Gòn.

If you’re ever there,

you should go visit her.

So strange.

Of all people,

You ended up with Đoan.

How can it be more strange than that time you nearly got married.

Only to up and run away from your own wedding with Nga.

Oh my god! You heard about that too?

oh God!

Why don’t...

Why don’t you come back and perform with me?

You don’t have to live here.

Just come back sometime?

Everyone

Is planning a show for me.

I don’t wish for anything more

Than to invite you

to sing with me.

Just like old times.

Have you written anything new?

Sing me your new songs.

All these years, I’ve been singing the same songs.

I haven’t written anything new.

Nothing new to sing to you at this time.

I’m afraid.

I’m afraid the music has left me.

Left me.

Good morning.

Hello, Michiko.

I want to ask you

about the anti-war songs.

May I record you?

Sure.

You should drink your coconut.

I've never had this before.

Delicious!

This restaurant

Was bombed back in 1965.

I used to come there to listen to Thanh Thuý for the first time

it was here

When I was studying in Sài Gòn,

I used to come here every night to hear her singing.

Her low, sad voice

gave me the inspiration for "Ướt Mi".

I waited for her to sing my songs for many nights.

There were times.

I thought she'll never notice me.

But Thanh Thuý is a muse

for every Sài Gòn artists at the time.

As for me

I was just some nameless songwriter.

I failed my exams.

Our family was in financial troubles at the time.

So I came back to Huế.

You see

from the very first songs

I've only written about sorrow

and the human condition.

Throughout the world,

They call you "Vietnam's Bob Dylan"

Because of your anti-war songs.

What inspired you to write that kind of music?

I still write love songs.

Love songs of the mad.

They're still love songs.

But in wartime.

That is anti-war music.

An artist's duty is to create.

They don't put labels on their own music.

In the war

which side were you on?

Overthrow the military dictatorship!

You can’t keep out of this war forever!

An artist needs to take a political stand!

An Artist doesn’t have to take any stances.

Blood and suffering

are unavoidable on the path to truth!

I don’t believe that truth comes from violence!

Professor! It’s your turn!

Overthrow the military dictatorship!

Overthrow the military dictatorship!

And now

I would like to introduce a professor, poet

and freedom fighter Ngô Kha!

Overthrow the military dictatorship!

So good to see you all, reborn.

Today, we start a new language.

Thirty million comrades, together we stand!

Like an eternal, majestic mountain.

Saigon Students joined the Buddhist

and the protest against Diệm exploded.

Peace in our hearts

given us life once more.

Monks pray at the spot

where one priest set himself afire in protest.

Peace begins!

Pictured these quiet and contemplative people

Peace arises!

Peace!

Peace, prosperity and independence!

Peace!

President Kennedy and his wife. Taken just before he was shot today in Dallas, Texas

Peace and unification for all!

Peace!

To order the military forces of the United States

to take action in reply

Suddenly, a flutter in my heart.

Horse hooves pounding on the flesh!

Next time

you have to come sing with me.

Turn your songs into weapons!

But Kha.

How can you discern tears from music?

Peace begins!

Peace arises!

Peace, prosperity and independence!

Peace...

Peace...

Peace and unification for all.

Peace and unification for all!

Đỗ?

What’s gotten into you?

You shaved your head?

I don’t want to die!

I don’t want to kill!

I want to be a monk so I don’t have to fight,

but the monastery wouldn’t take me.

I heard

there are medicines

you’d lose water after you drink them.

You can lose weight fast.

If you’re underweight,

You won’t have to go.

Don’t be foolish!

That stuff is not good for you!

Some people even go insane!

If it was me,

I’d go.

We’re young,

we must fulfil our wartime duties!

Right, Ý?

Sơn?

Good morning!

Good morning, Michiko!

Let me ask you.

Which is more melancholic, the rain or the sun?

The rain?

The sun is like a life.

There's a dawn

an afternoon

and sunset.

That's why...

"Nắng Thủy Tinh".

This song

Did you write it for Diễm?

Hi...

Is this Diễm’s dorm room?

Diễm’s not here.

Is that so?

Can you

help me pass this painting to her please.

Just say

it’s from Sơn.

You painted this?

It’s pretty.

When you are free,

can you come over and paint me?

I’ll be back!

Quite the catch.

You don’t like him?

Sơn

Sơn!

Sơn.

Are you here to see Thúy?

I'm here to see you.

Why do you want to see me?

Diễm’s going to study abroad soon,

she asked me to give this to you.

She’s giving back your songs

and your paintings.

Diễm,

did she say anything else?

No.

I didn’t know that you could paint so well.

How do you know?

When I wrapped it,

I had a chance to see it.

You wrapped it?

I have to go.

My parents are expecting me.

Yes of course.

Tomorrow,

tomorrow

I'm going B’lao to teach.

Can I write to you?

If you sing to me.

The fighting down there got so bad you gotta come all the way up here, eh?

I see that you received formal training.

You will take the 3rd grade

as head teacher.

B’lao,

September 2nd 1964

Ánh

I find it strange that ever since I came here.

I often dreamt of you.

You were content

Walking down some nameless road of a summer long passed.

where the fire-tree bloom.

A monsoon had just passed

and the roads seem barren.

You were wearing a brown shirt, hair soft like clouds.

A light brown bow adorned it.

Now I’m miles from everybody.

From my brothers, families, friends.

This place is like a wasteland

and I'm stuck here like rotten firewood.

When the night comes

I listen to Thái Thanh's voice.

And "Người Ra Đi" by Phạm Duy

so sad, so sad.

I miss everyone,

So intensely, resentfully.

The fog has covered the night sky.

I don't have the courage

to carry on with this sadness.

Has school resumed for you?

Did the autumn leaves fall in Huế?

I send back to you the mists and September clouds from here.

There is nothing more beautiful or sad.

I pray that you are always content and happy.

I hope to receive letters from you.

The cold seasons here would be more cozy.

Can I get an envelope?

Thank you.

You go on home.

I miss you tonight.

The whole afternoon, I missed and wanted to call your name.

What are you doing there?

Who are you? Who? Who?

Please talk, smile, and sing.

I’m looking to hear it. That serenity.

Like soft caresses on this loneliness.

I miss you a lot.

Looking forward to your letter.

There’s an unspeakable thing that must be said.

When one’s most belligerent.

To gain the courage to hear a confession or a nod.

I love you.

Ánh, go to bed.

How did you come up with this idea?

I heard

that Đà Lạt is beautiful and romantic.

And

You have written many anti-war songs there.

Your personality

In Việt Nam they call it stubbornness.

Exactly.

My mom always said

No one can stop me from achieving what I want to do.

Except for myself.

Do you know

where Đà Lạt reminded me of?

Where?

Paris.

So

Paris is always in your heart.

Just like how Sài Gòn will always be in my heart.

This breezy air

makes me think of Paris.

Will you

Dance with me?

Now?

Here?

Can you hear it?

Oh my god.

Go on, I give up

Thank you.

During my time in B'lao

I used to come to Đà Lạt all the time.

Công

Sơn.

Công.

I thought you couldn’t visit this trip.

The exhibition in Sài Gòn got delayed.

So I thought I’d come to visit you.

Oh yeah?

In the exhibition,

my paintings consist of only the most beautiful maidens.

I even have one of Diễm too.

The songs you've written are also about beautiful girls.

I think,

You should sing at the exhibition.

Why don't we find a singer

to sing your songs?

Her voice is so unique,

very natural,

instinctual.

But we have to find a beautiful girl. She must be suitable for my paintings too.

You should get Thanh Thúy.

You sang “Sầu Đông” really well, miss.

Thank you.

and don’t call me “miss”,

I’m not your missus.

This is Trịnh Công Sơn, songwriter,

author of famous pieces such as “Ướt Mi”,

"Lời Buồn Thánh".

I am Định Công, painter.

I will soon open an exhibition in Sài Gòn...

What can I do for both of you?

I would like a meeting with you tomorrow.

2 o’clock tomorrow noon, Tùng’s Cafe.

Sorry,

but I didn’t catch your name?

Mai.

Her name’s Mai.

Or would she tell you her name tomorrow?

Mai.

Mai.

Sơn?

You really waited?

We did agree to meet.

A lot of people at the club asks to meet me

all the time. But they don’t usually show up.

Would you like to come inside?

I would like to buy you a coffee.

No.

I would like Yogurt.

Owner!

- Yes? - One yogurt.

You come all the way to Đà Lạt to look for a singer?

I’m looking for you.

For me?

Why are you looking for me?

Don’t you see that I am dark and ugly?

I’m looking for a singer.

With a soul that marches to the beat of my music.

I’m no singer.

As for my soul,

it’s not one that belongs to a young girl.

I already have 2 kids.

But I heard your singing, yesterday in the club.

I wouldn’t call that singing.

I just copy the way they sang.

If you put an original song in front of me, I wouldn’t know what to do with it.

I’ll teach you.

If we can’t share a simple yogurt together,

how are you expecting us to perform together?

So, what song do you want to play?

"Buồn Tàn Thu" or "Thu Quyến Rũ"?

"Nhìn Những Mùa Thu Đi"

What kind of name is that?

Who wrote this?

I did.

I’m sorry.

But it’s a ridiculous name.

You just need to singalong.

Why are you not singing?

So good.

Nice lyrics.

Nice music, too.

Did you steal it from Văn Cao?

Let’s just say I did.

You just have to singalong.

I miss you.

My yearning is so great,

that even when I let it out, It doesn’t wane.

Loneliness is like a corrosive acid,

just waiting for its chance to overflow.

Ngô Kha, Định Công

They only come once in a long while.

But luckily,

I just made a new friend.

Her name is Mai.

Her voice is sad, but also passionate.

She looks so cheerful,

yet her voice is full of sorrow.

Not the familiar, heavy sorrow.

But a peaceful one.

Is there anything more sad

than the sadness that you are at peace with?

Like now, when I’m missing you.

Natural, like how the afternoon falls,

and the light fades.

You sang well.

Ánh.

I’m pleased to know,

after a lot of time spent together,

we could see that Dao Ánh

is a great match for our son.

So today, my wife and I

want to ask for your permission to take in Dao Ánh as our daughter-in-law.

Do you approve?

You both came here,

with your proposal like this.

I have to say it’s an honor for both me and my family.

My wife and I

accepts

your proposal.

When she lives at your house,

if she needs any support...

I told you already,

I don’t know how to sing.

I can’t even sing it like when you sing it for me.

No, you sang really well.

The notes are dead.

It’s the singer’s voice that bring it to life.

Girl.

This is your fee for tonight.

You don't have to come tomorrow.

I apologise for the intrusion.

Oh

My name is Minh,

from Đà Lạt Radio.

I have never heard

such a beautiful song.

It’s truly wonderful.

I really hope that you will shine out there.

If you both don’t mind,

then tomorrow you can come by

to the station

so I could introduce you to the people of Đà Lạt.

The singer songwriter duel

Trịnh Công Sơn and Lệ Mai.

Thank you.

Trịnh Công Sơn

and Khánh Ly.

You have just listened to "Còn Tuổi Nào Cho Em"

by the newest lovebirds of modern Vietnamese music.

Trịnh Công Sơn and Khánh...

Sơn, you got a letter.

Thank you.

Why are you so upbeat?

Letter from the school in Lâm Đồng,

Quán Văn Of Sài Gòn,

Ánh’s letter.

I think

I must return to Huế

Because of Dao Ánh?

It's been a while,

I haven't seen my mother and sisters.

It's childish of her to be jealous of a single mother of 2 like me

They say

you and I

Are like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

We are better looking.

I'll be back in a few days.

No.

You take as much time as you want.

She's the love of your life.

I'm just your ugly tomboy singer.

But if I don't go back,

I would lose Ánh.

What if

you come back and the soldiers get you?

Maybe...

... you should come to Sài Gòn with me?

Quán Văn in Sài Gòn is inviting us to perform at their venue.

I will come back to Huế and then straight to Sài Gòn.

I can’t be here anymore.

What’s wrong?

My life is here.

I don’t have any reason to leave this place.

But Sài Gòn is the epicenter.

If you perform there, many will know of you.

I just want to sing,

make enough of a living to raise my children.

Quán Văn is the cultural center of Sài Gòn.

We will be welcomed there.

We will record our songs with famous labels.

Don’t you want that?

Do you know why I chose the name Khánh Ly?

Because...

You like Khánh Kỵ and Yêu Ly in "Đông Chu Liệt Quốc"

No.

Because the name Lệ Mai reminds me of Sài Gòn.

They don’t let me sing there.

To them, I’m just an ugly singer,

not worthy of an elegant, lavish place.

Go back to Huế,

save your love,

and build your career in Sài Gòn.

We will meet again, if fate permits.

Come on everybody! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

Keep on moving!

Girls!

Come with me!

Are you angry with me?

If you are,

then you should at least tell me why.

No matter.

Whatever it is, it’s my fault.

I’m sorry.

Why don't you stay in Đà Lạt with Mai or something?

Why come back?

Because I only have eyes on you.

Anh Sơn!

You have to go! They’re coming!

Hello mam.

We heard that Sơn came back?

Would you mind letting us have a look around the house.

No one’s here.

Come to Saigon with me?

Sơn!

Why do you write songs that glorifies peace at a time like this?

Should I...

write song that glorifies war instead?

During these times

whoever talks about peace is neutral.

Neutrality is communism.

Let me be clear with you.

The new state legislature

have outlawed peace.

It’s because of you

who outlaws peace,

that people like me, will put it back into music.

Forget that kind of thinking!

Sơn

You may leave.

You should give thanks to Mr. Khánh, he posted your bail.

I want you to go back to B’lao.

And forget about my daughters.

You escaped military service.

You don't condone violence.

You write about the human condition.

About the suffering during the war.

You crave for peace.

You are an anti-war artist!

I give up.

Mr. Sơn

Hello.

Hello.

It's your turn after this.

Oh yes?

Yes.

- Hello sir. - Hello sir.

The song has just listened to

Is a song full of passion

written by a young new age revolutionary.

I am pleased to introduce you

Revolutionary song writer, Trịnh Công Sơn!

Ladies and gentlemen,

people often joke

that I'm quite the ladies' man.

But...

there is a woman

that I love more than anyone in this life.

That woman is my mother.

Because of that,

I've written many songs about mothers.

And...

What...

Wait a second?

Got any back up lights?

- Yes. - Focus them here.

Okay, here it is.

Sơn!

Mom

What are you doing?

I'm just having coffee.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Sơn

I want you to have this.

You should keep that.

Why give it to me?

Don't tell me you want me to wear it.

Please keep it.

Sơn

You're acting as if you're still a boy.

Sơn

I don't want you to be alone.

Mom

Good morning.

Hello, Sơn.

Hello Michiko

I'll wait for you in your office.

Michiko is really cute, isn't she?

I'll be going now

ok.

You have a good day!

Yes, I will!

You are a romantic person

and

handsome.

Thank you.

There’re many muses around you,

Everybody is curious

if there was

any romantic feelings between you and Khánh Ly?

We're not talking about my music anymore?

Why have you never married?

Come and sing with me again.

Why are you so sad?

Where’s the romantic Trịnh Công Sơn I knew?

This era, I give up.

Can’t even write a cheerful song.

I need someone with a peaceful voice.

To tell stories of our time.

Because,

what is more painful

than to greet suffering

as if it’s a normal thing?

Out there,

there are so many melancholic voices.

I’m tired of all the groaning and moaning.

Quán Văn still kept their invitation from 3 years ago?

Ánh

Why so quiet?

You haven’t written a word to me.

I think of us

think of our peaceful love like two trees, side by side

on a windless day.

Let’s be more passionate.

More sweet so that our love can reappear

let it grow bigger

I really hope to see you

At Mai and I’s first performance

at Quán Văn.

The number of guests has reached more than 1,000 people

One ticket to Sài Gòn.

I wish to introduce you to Mai

and all of my good friends here

But most of all

I hope you would be proud of me,

I really hope so.

Don’t let me wait again.

I didn’t know this many people would show up

Is she here?

She’s almost here

she took the train yesterday.

It's almost showtime.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome

Trịnh Công Sơn and Khánh Ly!

Let us save our national honor!

Stop the bombing!

And stop the war!

Let us save American lives.

And Vietnamese lives.

Let us take a single, instantaneous step to the peace table.

Stop the bombing!

Professor!

- Hello professor! - Hello.

Sơn.

I'm worried.

Ngô Kha's missing.

And there's no news.

A few days ago,

Mrs. Khánh came by.

She said

Dao Ánh's getting married.

Sơn

Out there, the rain hasn't let up.

I've thought about you,

About me,

about us.

I think

We should stop here.

Ánh.

Now,

I can see everything clearly.

Everything

will lose all its meaning.

If I don't have you.

I only need you.

I will gladly trade everything

Just so that every morning

I could wake up next to you.

That was the last letter I sent to Ánh

I haven't heard anything from her for 20 years

Excuse me.

Hello?

Sơn.

I will head home.

I made you breakfast.

Beef noodle.

Sài Gòn ingredients,

Japanese style.

Why are you up so early? Is the bed not comfortable for you?

This is such a difficult dish

that I have to wake up early.

I don't even know how to make this.

Mom did everything.

I still remember

Mom sitting here smoking,

playing card.

I haven't met anyone that loved life like her.

My work is almost done.

What?

So soon?

To leave this place

I will miss it a lot.

Oui.

Look who's here!

Ánh!

Hello.

Ánh.

Now I could see everything.

Everything

will lose all its meaning.

If I don't have you.

I only need you.

I will gladly trade everything Just so that every morning

I could wake up next to you.

I will leave everything behind

to be with you.

I just want to tell you

that always and forever.

all the things I've been holding back.

Is that I dream to be beside you.

To walk alongside you in this life.

Now

everything is too late

my only dream

like an unlit flame.

Ánh.

If you still love me

please give me a chance.

I will come back to Huế.

I will ask your mother for your hand in marriage.

so that we could live together.

I've never seen this letter.

All those years

were you happy?

Will Sơn be home this afternoon?

I'll come by.

I have something to tell you.

Dao Ánh!

Dao Ánh

I know you want to get on that train but you have to hear me out.

I know

I could stop you this time.

But there will be other times.

If he really loves you,

he should’ve come to you.

Bring his parents to our house

and ask us for your hand in marriage.

Like how your brother-in-law ask your sister.

I have never had a real talk with him.

So I don’t know who he is.

But if he’s a decent person

and think of his loved ones

then he would not ask a decent girl

to run away

in a time of war and suffering

towards an uncertain future.

Let’s say you get on that train

You’d be lucky not die along the way.

But then what?

Will he really marry you?

And what will you do to live?

Loving each other

only takes an instant.

But to live with each other

takes a lifetime of effort.

I’ve said my due.

The rest

is up to you.

Thank you

- Hello. - Hello Michiko.

- Ms. Ánh came by... - Really?

...but she just left.

She came by to say goodbye.

Really?

Listen up...

Not yet, when you pass it over

you on both ends need to watch and pass them at the same time

When you hear the prompt then one two three go.

One, two, three.

Cute!

Thank you.

When I first came,

I had an áo dài, but I didn’t look good in it.

And I thought that I wasn't meant to wear áo dài.

Áo dài needs to be tailored to look good.

Even then, when everything is right,

it might still not look good if it's not the time.

Sometimes it could be down to fate.

Michiko

Sometimes you need to wear things that don't suit you,

to find one that does.

If mom is still alive now

and sees Michiko in this, she would love it!

As for Sơn, it doesn't matter what he thinks.

If you like it, he'll like it.

yes.

Wearing a nice dress

you'd think it's for other people

but truthfully only you would know

if it suits you or not.

Come on!

Smile!

Michiko left.

Left?

Where to?

Michiko wants to give you this.

Sơn.

I thought

that you can easily forget your love.

But it turned out

you can never forget it.

To use one love to erase another.

Is only a temporary fix for your soul.

Those broken pieces

can only mend what's on the outside.

Perhaps...

I was only a small stream.

I thought.

I could flow peacefully through your life.

But I didn't realise.

There are invisible waves.

That pushed me away from you.

There are many days

where I am at my lowest.

These were the days

I made peace with Life.

"Cho đời chút ơn"

Is a song to show my appreciation

to all the women that was brought into this world

to make life just that much more beautiful.

One of them

is a young lady from Hà Nội.

very beautiful

named after a flower.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Hồng Nhung!

Good evening, everyone!